Tag Archives: Democratic National Convention

Newark Mayor Cory Booker, co-chairman of the Democratic National Conventions’ platform committee, called the platform’s omission of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital an “unfortunate oversight.” Booker appeared on CNN’s Starting Point this morning and said he thinks people are making a … Continue reading →

Joe Kyrillos, the Republican running against U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, is 10 points down against the incumbent, according to poll results released by Quinnipiac University this morning. The poll found 50 percent of likely voters supported Menendez and 40 percent … Continue reading →

Democratic National Committee Paul Bontempo said he’d heard New Jersey Democrats bring party conventions to their feet, but it was a while ago. “Robert Meyner in 1960. Dick Hughes in 1964, I heard that one as well, they were very … Continue reading →

Newark Mayor Cory Booker may be limping as he walks onto the stage to introduce the party’s platform tonight at the Democratic convention after tripping on a curb. Booker was arriving to at the Florida delegation’s hotel for a speech … Continue reading →

With the official work of the convention not set to start until tomorrow, some members of the New Jersey delegation in Charlotte, N.C., spent some time helping to build half a house. The half built by Democratic volunteers will be … Continue reading →

Sen. Robert Menendez and Democratic State Committee chairman John Wisniewski will share the duty of delivering the New Jersey delegation’s votes in support of President Obama’s nomination at the party’s national convention Wednesday. Speakers usually take this brief time in … Continue reading →

Governor Christie’s keynote speech last week and the overriding question of whether America is better off after four years of President Obama were both addressed at the first event of the Democratic National Convention open to the full New Jersey … Continue reading →

Newark Mayor Cory Booker was tapped today to speak about the Democratic Party’s platform at its national convention in Charlotte, N.C. next month. The choice of Booker means New Jersey will have highly placed speakers at both party conventions, with … Continue reading →

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